Demonstration of how an elder manipulated documented facts to avoid accountability for his actions. And how an associate and senior pastor remained silent in the face of his lies.
Category: Why Have We Fasted
Our Resignation Letter to a Former Church…
Tracing unhealthy patterns in this local church and connecting the dots to unhealthy patterns documented at the organizations where leadership received training.
Who is the Gospel For, Anyway?
A situation faced by a pastor with his teenage daughter forces the question, who is the gospel for, anyway?
Jesus Weeps with Us
For those who mourn. A reflection on grief and the death of Lazarus.
PSA – Following Jesus Doesn’t Require Special Powers
Those whom the world considers “ordinary,” Jesus invites to witness miracles. A reflection for Easter.
Signs of a Healthy Church (updated 4/25/22)
Using the workplace as an analogy for what to seek in a healthy church environment.
Let’s Do Better, Church
Miscellaneous thoughts for how we as a church can do better when proclaiming the gospel message.
The Feedback My Pastor Labeled “Possibly Aggressive” (or How NOT to Respond to Solicited Feedback)
When our former church was looking to purchase a new building, they asked the congregation for feedback. I made the mistake of thinking they actually wanted it.
Winsome Rebellion (or When Submission Becomes Unbiblical)
Exploring the limits of “biblical” submission.
The Molehill that Became a Mountain
A detailed account of how a minor mistake on the part of the senior pastor was severely mishandled by leadership.
Early Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Church
Citing specific examples, teasing out themes of early warning signs in our experiences with unhealthy churches.
Prayer of Repentance
A prayer of repentance for the church.